Pliny the Elder
Roman author who described the Essenes
Episodes
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#3307: Two Temples, One Mountain: What Archaeology RevealsSolomon's Temple was smaller than a basketball court. Herod's Second Temple had stones heavier than a jumbo jet. -
#3037: How Ancient Clean Beat Modern SoapBefore daily showers, humans used oil, scrapers, and public baths. Here's what clean meant for 99% of history. -
#2956: The IBU Illusion: What Bitterness Numbers Actually MeanWhy that 200 IBU beer on the label is chemically impossible — and what brewers are really doing. -
#2662: Did Judaism Ever Have Monks?Did Judaism ever have monks? The Essenes and Therapeutae challenge the standard answer. -
#489: Tears of the Tree: The Secret History of FrankincenseExplore the biology, economics, and neuroscience of frankincense, from the ancient Incense Route to its psychoactive role in Temple worship.